<div id="readability-page-1">12:40 PM EST, 02/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- European stock markets closed mixed in Tuesday trading, with the Stoxx Europe down 0.1%, Germany's DAX adding 0.3%, the FTSE 100 rising 0.4%, France's CAC shedding 0.4%, and the Swiss Market Index up 0.5%.In Spain, the annual consumer price index decreased to 2.3% in January, compared with 2.9% in December, the local statistics office said Friday.In corporate news, NatWest reported Q4 earnings Friday of 0.174 British pound ($0.24) per share, up from 0.153 pound a year earlier. Four analysts surveyed by FactSet expected 0.146 pound. Revenue for the quarter was 4.32 billion pounds, up from 3.83 billion pounds a year earlier. Four analysts surveyed by FactSet expected 4.19 billion pounds. NatWest shares were down 2.5% in London.Deutsche Bank is planning to hire up to 50 relationship managers in its private banking subsidiary in 2026, Reuters reported late Thursday, citing an interview with Marco Pagliara, head of emerging markets at the bank's Private Bank. Deutsche shares fell about 4% in Germany.AstraZeneca said Friday that pooled results from its phase 3 Kalos and Logos trials showed Breztri improved lung function by up to 90mL compared with Symbicort and other dual-combination steroid inhalers. AstraZeneca shares rose 1.4% in London.Novartis said Friday that final results from a phase 3 study supported a slowing decline in kidney function in adults with IgA nephropathy, a progressive autoimmune kidney disease, who were treated with Vanrafia, or atrasentan. Novartis shares added 1.1% in Switzerland.Stellantis is bringing back diesel versions of at least seven van and car models across Europe while simultaneously retreating from electric vehicle production, Reuters reported, citing a review of dealer websites and company statements.Apollo Global Management is in early talks to collaborate with Revolut and offer its funds to retail customers in Europe via the fintech's platform, Bloomberg reported. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

STLA

European stock markets closed mixed, with the Stoxx Europe down 0.1% and Germany's DAX up 0.3%. Spain's January CPI decreased to 2.3% from 2.9% in December. NatWest reported Q4 earnings of 0.174 GBP per share, exceeding expectations, but shares fell 2.5%. Deutsche Bank plans to hire 50 relationship managers, with shares down 4%. AstraZeneca's lung function drug showed positive results, shares rose 1.4%. Novartis reported positive kidney treatment results, shares up 1.1%. Stellantis is reintroducing diesel models while scaling back on EVs. Apollo Global Management is in talks with Revolut for collaboration.

European Equities Mixed in Friday Trading; Spain's January CPI Declines